Japan Across the SeasMabel Maio1998, 48 min., Color, ArgentinaThe Japanese who have settled in Argentina since the end of the 19th century came for many reasons: wanderlust, good farming, and even a love for tango. Japan Across The Seas weaves together the tales...

The Quilmes According to Miguel MamaniMabel Maio2007, 22 min., Color, ArgentinaDecimated during the Spanish colonization and vilified by Argentina's official history, the Quilmes remain alive in the ruins of their ancient city and in the passionate voice of Miguel Mamani, a prou...

Ritual Rhythms: CandombeMabel Maio1999, 48 min., Color, UruguayThis documentary explores the history and modern reality of candombe, the drum music of Uruguay's black parade bands. It is a way of life that was born in the musical gatherings of slaves in urban mar...

Tinku KamayuMabel Maio2008, 30 min., Color, ArgentinaThis inspiring documentary tells the story of a group of Indigenous women who responded to Argentina's economic crisis by rediscovering the ancestral tradition of spinning and weaving wool. They call ...